Abstract
Ӧ Tunc alp, WM Were, C MacLennan, OT Oladapo, AM G€ ulmezoglu, R Bahl, B Daelmans, M Mathai, L Say, F Kristensen, M Temmerman, F Bustreo a Department of Reproductive Health and Research including UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland b Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland c Family, Women and Children’s Health Cluster, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland Correspondence: Dr Ӧ Tunc alp, Department of Reproductive Health and Research including UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), World Health Organization, Avenue Appia 20, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland. Email tuncalpo@who.int
Highlights
In 2015, as we review progress towards Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), despite significant progress in reduction of mortality, we still have unacceptably high numbers of maternal and newborn deaths globally
Moving beyond 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) envisions a world where ‘every pregnant woman and newborn receives quality care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.’. This vision is in alignment with two complementary global action agendas conceptualised by WHO and partners in 2013–2014 —’Strategies toward Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM)’ and ‘Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP)’
Effective care to prevent and manage complications during this critical period is likely to have a significant impact on reducing maternal deaths, stillbirths and early neonatal deaths—a triple return on investment.[12]
Summary
In 2015, as we review progress towards Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), despite significant progress in reduction of mortality, we still have unacceptably high numbers of maternal and newborn deaths globally. To end preventable maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, every pregnant woman and newborn need skilled care at birth with evidence-based practices delivered in a humane, supportive environment.
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